Creamy Zucchini Basil Sauce

Every time I steam one from our garden, I have to share and they really go gaga for it!

Thankfully it’s good for dogs too, low calorie, nutrient-dense, wet fiber is good for everyone. And spaghetti squashes are an easy weeknight choice if you steam them in the microwave. Hey, I’m a fan of slow baking them in the oven for an hour too, but that’s just not realistic after a busy work day and trip to the gym after. To microwave steam them – cut the squash in half, scoop the seeds out, and place the cut side down in a shallow dish of water. Microwave on high for 10 minutes and they should be perfectly steamed. Simple, right? And delicious with this creamy zucchini basil sauce.

Creamy Zucchini Basil Sauce

1 zucchini, chopped

1/2 cup shelled hemp seeds

1 clove of garlic

2 tbsp. of lemon juice

3 tbsp. nutritional yeast

1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

1/2 cup water, as needed

salt and pepper to taste

Place all ingredients into a high speed blender and blend to a smooth and creamy texture. Serve and enjoy! Makes 4 servings.

The sauce has a vibrant green color with a nice basil and garlic flavor that’s not as strong as pesto, it has more of a creamy, cheesy flavor and texture that’s fun with spaghetti squash.

The creamy texture coats the squash nicely, but would also work well as a salad dressing or for spiral sliced veggies.

Comments

This looks great and the Chi’s are so cute and funny! With Paco…every time I chop veggies he freaks out and wants some! Because of his hip and knee issues I worry he’s going to fall so I have been giving him some right away so I can hurry up and chop the rest for myself!

I love every single ingredient in here and cannot wait to give this a whirl, over spaghetti sauce just like yours. I have 2 spaghetti squash that just popped back from seed, I didn’t actually plant. Big bonus. But your dogs like it? Wow!!! That’s awesome. I don’t think mine (they are so ridiculous!) would touch. But then, they rarely get off the couch.

Hello! I'm Christine, an IT Professional in Northern California. I'm also passionate about a healthy, plant based lifestyle, running, fitness, and being eco-friendly. Thirty-something, married, with furkids. Read More…